Big Sur International Marathon Announces Big Sur Distance Project

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Big Sur International Marathon

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Big Sur International Marathon Announces
Big Sur Distance Project

CARMEL, CA - (February 10, 2005) The Big Sur International Marathon is pleased to announce
the formation of the Big Sur Distance Project located in Marina, California. The Big Sur Distance
Project is an elite training center dedicated to developing, supporting, and preparing U.S. distance runners for
national and international level competitions while serving the community by actively promoting physical fitness
and a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. This project is a collaborative effort between the Big Sur
International Marathon, Reebok, California State University at Monterey Bay and the former coach and athletes of
Team USA Monterey Bay.

The Big Sur Distance Project will be under the direction of long time post-collegiate coach
Bob Sevene. Big Sur Distance Project athletes include Blake Russell, James Carney, Ryan Bak, Fasil Bizuneh,
Scott Nagelkerke, and Carl Mease. Plans are in place for the training center to expand to a total of 12 athletes
by August 2005.

"I'm thrilled that the Big Sur Marathon has decided to invest so much into the future
of American distance running," commented Coach Bob Sevene. "This partnership will allow us to continue the
dream of building one of the best training centers in the United States right here on the Monterey Peninsula."

Hugo Ferlito, Big Sur's Chairman of the Board stated: "The Big Sur International Marathon
views our collaboration with Coach Sevene and the athletes of the Big Sur Distance Project as the leading edge
of our efforts to promote healthy lifestyles for everyone on the Central Coast. It also fosters the Olympic
dreams of these rising stars."

"The Monterey Peninsula and CSUMB campus area is a perfect location, both in terms of geography,
climate, and community support to host a premier distance training center. The university is proud to be associated
with this effort," stated Dr. Peter Smith, President of California State University Monterey Bay.

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About the Big Sur Distance Project

The Big Sur Distance Project is an elite training center
based at California State University Monterey Bay dedicated to developing, supporting, and preparing U.S. distance
runners for National and International level competitions while serving the community by actively promoting physical
fitness and a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.

About the Big Sur International Marathon

The Big Sur International Marathon is a non-profit organization
that serves the community by providing a world-class marathon and related fun events that raise money to benefit
local charities, while promoting health and fitness.

About California State University, Monterey Bay

The CSUMB campus covers 1,365 acres between the Monterey
Bay and the agriculturally rich Salinas Valley on what was previously the Fort Ord Army base. With more than 3,900
students and 300 faculty members, the university's curriculum is designed to prepare students for the job demands
of the 21st century. CSU Monterey Bay offers 12 broad undergraduate degree programs that incorporate nearly 100
traditional majors. The university provides a unique learning experience where students learn through service to
the community, seek global perspective, employ the latest technologies, honor diversity, interconnect several fields
of study and demonstrate learning in hands-on ways. More information about the university is available at www.csumb.edu.